We received the news yesterday about noon that Bonnie died in a car accident. It happened on the same exit I take everyday to get to work. News of this sort is shocking and hard to deal with. I don't want to dwell to much on her passing. I am going to focus on her life in this post.
Even as I type this and despite my sadness I am smiling thinking about her. That's how I picture her and remember her. I can hear her infectious laugh, in fact as we have all pondered this weekend all I can hear is that laugh. She was a positive person full of energy, life, and humor. It is hard to believe that she is not there.
Tragic accidents such as this make us realize how precious life is. When my dad passed on I realized it then as I do now that events happen that come without warning and give you no chance to say goodbye. Part of you is in shock, saddened at the loss, but yet not understanding how this will impact you. Then down the road you realize they are gone and you miss them. I would say that I am still in stage 1. It is hard to believe I won't get to see her and talk to her again. And that is the hard part. We had our final conversation a week ago and didn't know it. I don't regret anything I said, but I do regret what I didn't say. Now I am not going to beat myself up over it, but I wish I could have said more. That's why this is hard. Its why we have to treat everyone with kindness, respect, and love all the time. Then when those times come, and they will come, especially when we least expect it, we can rest assured that we got to say all we wanted to, we won't regret not adding more into it.
Bonnie was Janalynn's confidante, and partner in crime. My kids always looked forward to seeing her. She was fun, but more than that you felt better when you were with her. She was a good friend and we will all miss her.
God Bless
3 comments:
Janalynn and Jared,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I have 2 sisters and I know how strong that bond is. They are my best friends.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jared, Thank you for all of the things that you wrote about Bonnie. They were all true and I know that she really had fond feelings for you too. She said many times that you were a "God send" for Janalynn. We all love you. It has only been 5 1/2 months since she died and I am still in stage 1. I miss her even more today than when she left us. Thanks for being so understanding with the whole family. Love Janet
Jared, I forgot to thank you for taking the time to help me with my computer problems. Thanks for being patient with me.!!! JK
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